Tuesday, August 10, 2010

For This Child We Prayed

Three years ago today, God blessed us with the our precious Katie Lee. We have loved every minute of having her and look forward to watching her grow.
Happy 3rd Birthday Katie Lee






Monday, August 9, 2010

First Day of School

Well, today was my first day of school. Overall it went pretty well. I have 29 students. The air in my room did not work so we moved to the library about half way through the day. I hope tomorrow the routine will fall better into place and run smoothly.

Anyway, I tried to get home as quickly as I could to see Katie Lee. She met me at the door just a grinning. She ran and told Grammie to come let me in. She was so excited. I thought it was all because she missed me. Wrong!! For the first time ever she quickly told Grammie bye and told me it was time to go. I could not believe it until she went on to tell me that she wanted to go home and ride her new Dora Jeep. Should of known it was not me!! HA HA

Molly came running over when they came home today. Katie Lee and Molly were so excited to play together. Bethany and Alyssa soon joined us.





Katie Lee informed her daddy when he came home that Molly was a better driver because she was older. :)

Family Party

Sunday night we continued the birthday fun with a family party at home. Katie Lee picked out Strawberry Shortcake as the theme.

After supper, we celebrated with strawberry shortcake cupcakes, Strawberry Shortcake hat cake, ice cream, and strawberries with chocolate.
I made her hat cake. I think that it turned out pretty good for my first attempt.


She decided that she should lick the cupcake paper clean in hopes of turning pink. HA
Poppie, Stephanie and Mary Kaitlyn watching Katie Lee open gifts. The Suttons gave her a strawberry shortcake doll. She was very excited over it.
Grammie and Scott
Katie Lee was super excited over her xylophone that she asked Grammie and Poppie for.
and her scooter from from them and a pretty dress.
Aunt Kitty and Uncle Wez watching the fun! They gave her a puppet show playhouse and some princess magnet dolls.
Ready to open for gift from us
a Dora Jeep
She loved it!!
Love this picture of Hayden and Mary Kaitlyn.
Scott and Katie Lee playing talent show in her new puppet playhouse.

Fun in the Sun--Part 2 Cake and Gifts









Thanks to everyone for making Katie Lee's birthday great.

Let's Party--Fun In The Sun Part 1

Saturday we had Katie Lee's 3rd birthday party. She had a Fun in the Sun Party. She was so excited about her party and having all of her friends come to play. She had so much fun playing with everyone.

The Birthday Girl
Katie Lee and Poppie came up with golf cart rides as part of the fun. They were so funny waiting in line for their turn to ride.
They ate lots of cool pops and played with sidewalk chalk.
Even the youngest ones loved playing on the slip and slide.
Blew some bubbles.
Played and played and played


Dylan looking like Mr. Cool.
Poor Kaylee still not feeling too good but we were glad she came for a little bit.
Kendall had so much fun.

Madigyn and Allie
James looking cute in her polka dots.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

What Not to Wear

to work as a teacher.

Terrible picture, but we just could not get over these shoes. This was taken at institute for all of the schools on our side of the county. Really!! How much teaching or work can one really accomplish with shoes like this? Bless this young girls heart. Maybe she is new and just hasn't learned that this just will not work in the "real world of teaching."

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

End of Summer Vacation

Well, today ended my summer vacation. Where has the time gone? Katie Lee and I have spent the last two days playing and enjoying our time together. I am so going to miss her everyday when I am at work, but I know that she could not be in better hands. You would think by now it would be easier for me, but it isn't. We've spent a lot of time telling her daddy that I should just stay home. It hasn't worked. Anyway, I know that we will both be fine in a few days. She will be long before me. HA

Today we relaxed and enjoyed the heat poolside with Lillian and Amanda. The girls had a ball.


These are the only pictures I took all day. I spent too much time playing!!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Birthday Party for Nikki

Yesterday, Katie Lee attended Nikki's third birthday party. I work with Nikki's mom. She had her party at Little Gym. This was a great little party place for little kids.

Giving Nikki a birthday High 5!
Duck, duck, goose
parachute game
cupcake and juice
Katie Lee had a lot of fun playing with all of the kids and games.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Happy August

August has become birthday month in our family. I am excited about all of the birthdays and birthday parties this month. Kathryn's birthday is on the 6th, Katie Lee's is on the 10th, Zeb's is on the 15th, and my daddy's is on the 19th. Daddy is turning 60, and we are planning a fun party for him. Stay turned to a month long celebration.
I made this cute party wreath with Dollar Tree finds and the balloons were on clearance at Kirklands. Pretty cute for less than $10.00.